Curbell Plastics Promotes Peter DelGado and Dr. Keith Hechtel to New Vice President Roles

Orchard Park, N.Y., November 7, 2024 – Curbell Plastics, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality plastic sheet, rod, tube, tapes, and fabricated parts, is pleased to announce the promotion of two long-standing leaders, Peter DelGado and Dr. Keith Hechtel, to new Vice President roles, recognizing their years of dedication and contributions to the company.

Peter DelGado, formerly Senior Director of Sales & Customer Service, has been promoted to Vice President - Training & Customer Experience. Over his 38-year career with Curbell Plastics, Peter has played a crucial role in shaping the company’s business practices, training programs, and customer experience strategy. His leadership has driven the success of various initiatives, including establishing best business practices and Curbell’s award-winning training programs. An influential voice in the plastics industry, he has been actively involved with IAPD - The Performance Plastics Association for the past 25 years. Currently serving his second term as IAPD President, Peter continues to champion strategic priorities for the performance plastics industry, focusing on workforce development, sustainability, and legislative advocacy.

Dr. Keith Hechtel, formerly Senior Director of Business Development, has been promoted to Vice President - Business Development & Marketing. Bringing nearly four decades of industry expertise, Keith is known for his ability to simplify complex technical challenges, working closely with sales and customers to provide tailored material solutions for high-performance applications. With 19 years at Curbell, Keith has been instrumental in developing and delivering the company’s flagship 3P’s materials training program, helping to equip the sales team with essential knowledge. In his new role, he will continue to drive the company’s market focus and strategy.

“Peter and Keith exemplify Curbell Plastics’ core values of integrity, learning, and respect,” said Gerry Helbig, President of Curbell Plastics. “Peter’s dedication to developing our training program to enrich the customer experience and Keith’s technical expertise in supporting sales and customers with some of the industry’s most complex applications have been instrumental to our growth. I’m thrilled to see them step into these new leadership roles, where they will undoubtedly have an even greater impact on our customers and our industry.”

About Curbell Plastics, Inc.

Curbell Plastics grew into one of the nation’s top plastic sheet, rod, and tube suppliers by investing for the long term and focusing foremost on the needs of its customers — a strategy that has set the company apart since its founding in 1942.

Curbell supplies performance plastics — durable and lightweight materials that minimize energy consumption and add value to countless commercial and industrial applications — to thousands of businesses, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. The company also offers plastic film, adhesives, sealants, tapes, prototyping and tooling materials, and fabricated plastic parts. Its innovative services include a nationwide team of material experts to help customers solve engineering and application challenges.

Curbell Plastics, a privately held subsidiary of Curbell, Inc., has 22 locations nationwide and is based in Orchard Park, New York. It has ISO 9001 certification for multiple locations, and it maintains ITAR and EAR compliance company-wide.